Phoenix student earns $5M in scholarships, accepted to 49 colleges
A Phoenix Union High School District student is breaking district records. The Phoenix Coding Academy senior has been accepted into 49 colleges and earned $5 million in scholarships.
Police investigation underway after shooting in Phoenix neighborhood
PHOENIX — An investigation is underway in a Phoenix neighborhood located near 23rd Avenue and Indian School Road. Portions of the neighborhood were blocked off with police tape and several officers were seen in the area early Friday morning. At about 4 a.m., officers responded to reports of a...
Suspect faces 5 years in unsolved 2021 disappearance of Navajo elder Ella Mae Begay
EDGEWOOD, N.M. — The only person ever charged in the unsolved 2021 disappearance of Navajo elder Ella Mae Begay, whose case became a symbol of the nationwide crisis of violence against Native Americans, is scheduled to be sentenced Friday in federal court. Under the conditions of a plea agreement,...
Phoenix study looks at future of the controversial reverse lanes
Phoenix officials held a virtual meeting to discuss the future of the controversial reverse lanes on 7th Street and 7th Avenue. Melrose District sits along 7th Avenue, and business owners there say traffic and crashes deter customers. While a 2021 study recommended keeping the lanes, a new study was approved...
‘I’m not jumping in after you’: Drowning man ignored by cops as he begged...
An Arizona mother has agreed to settle a lawsuit with the City of Tempe that accused local cops of ignoring her son's cries for help as he "drowned to death in front of them," according to the suit. The post 'I'm not jumping in after you': Drowning man ignored by cops as he begged for help and died in front of them, lawsuit says...
Popular taco chain exiting Arizona at an alarming pace
Arizona diners have one less taco stop after a fast-growing restaurant chain quietly closed another location. The latest shutdown comes as several national brands rethink expansion plans and trim underperforming…
Heat wave begins across Arizona
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Temperatures are starting to climb across Arizona, with a substantial warmup on tap for the upcoming weekend as well. High pressure is building over the Desert Southwest. Expect clear skies, dry conditions and fairly light winds, with the exception of the High Country, which will see typical spring breeziness over the next few days.
Family of Phoenix homeowner shot by police ask attorney general to intervene
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The family of a Phoenix homeowner who was shot and killed by police while trying to stop an intruder on Thursday asked for the state’s top prosecutor to intervene. It came days after county prosecutors announced they would not file criminal charges against the officer...
AM Roundup: Scottsdale PD shooting, decision on giving out food at Phoenix parks, Picacho...
PHOENIX — Happy Thursday! Today is our last day under 100º for a while, so get outside and enjoy it today while you can!. We're staying on top of the latest happenings from across the Valley, state, and our nation for Thursday, May 7; here’s what you need to know as you start your day:
Family outraged after father, 89, left on assisted living floor for 22 hours
An 89-year-old man spent more than 22 hours naked and alone on the floor of a Gilbert assisted living facility without staff ever finding him in need of help.

















